In a world of quick fixes and instant gratification, the act of chewing often gets overlooked. It's not glamorous, nor does it come with flashy promises, but now that you’re on the transformative journey of WLS, chewing holds profound significance.

Imagine this: a single bite of food. Seems simple,...

The decision to undergo weight loss surgery is undeniably significant. It's a brave step filled with anticipation, hope, excitement, and perhaps some nerves. However, what follows in the days and weeks after surgery can bring a whole new set of emotions. It's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, do...

Physical activity is essential for good health and for weight management and yet so many people struggle in this area. In today’s video, Amber will be looking at how to make physical activity really work for you even if it hasn’t in the past. 

You probably know that to get the best results after yo...

Hair Scare?

Are you concerned about hair loss or thinning? It's a very common after-effect from surgery AND in the vast majority of cases it is temporary!

Introduction

Embarking on a weight loss journey through surgery is a transformative and empowering experience that comes with many health bene...

As you already know, having weight loss surgery is a major, life changing experience. It took a lot of courage for you to make the decision to have it and this really shows your commitment to a healthier you.

As you navigate your post-surgical journey however, it’s really important to remember that...

In the wild ride of life after WLS, we often find ourselves facing a rollercoaster of thoughts - some good, helpful and supportive - and some not-so-good, maybe even critical and damaging to our self-esteem and our ability to move towards our health and lifestyle goals. With our internal mental dial...

WLS marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards a healthier and happier life, and in order to keep the transformation happening and to experience long-lasting success, you will need to navigate many changes in your lifestyle. 

It’s not always easy, however, to find time to prioritise yo...

Have you ever been really disciplined with your food, made the right lifestyle choices and exercised regularly and then jumped on the scales only to find that your weight has stayed the same or even gone up?

Have you ever obsessed with the numbers on the scales and constantly weighed yourself throu...

Struggling to say 'No' is a challenge that we commonly see with our clients at Fresh Start. It takes focus and commitment to get the best long-term results after WLS, and being able to say 'No' so that you're able to prioritise your health and new lifestyle is a skill that needs to be practiced and ...

So, you’ve put the effort in, you’ve ridden the waves of weight loss ups and downs, and you’ve achieved your health and weight goals… 

Congratulations! That is a truly amazing achievement! Please make sure you acknowledge yourself and savour this!

It’s really important any time you achieve a goal,...

Weight Loss Surgery is a powerful tool to help you create health and lifestyle change but it doesn't work in isolation. You already know that you have to do the work too.  It's not always easy to create and maintain change however, so how do we go about doing this, especially further down the track ...